Recent content by Lots2Learn

Thanks theog, Ztruker and znod for your responses. theog -- the tutorial link was particularly helpful. znod -- nice (useful) summary of options. Essentially, you are suggesting that once I make the purchase and obtain the product key, I do not have to do anything else until such time as I...

I purchase a notebook last fall with Win 7 and intend to purchase the Win 8 upgrade promo that expires tomorrow (Feb 28). However, my notebook developed a problem with the battery and currently ONLY works if plugged into a DC connection (wall plug). I may have to return for warranty service...

Hi Ztruker, I had an interruption when typing my reply to DavidY and did not notice your response. Thanks for clarifying re the download process. So I don’t confuse anybody re offer expiry dates, perhaps I should mention that while the upgrade promo offer of $14.99 I am using expires on...

Thanks, David, for the reply. Despite many ‘computer’ sites recently releasing articles stating that the $15 promo for Windows 7 owners (who purchased post June 2/12) ends today, I discovered on the Microsoft site that the way it works is the computer with Windows 7 must be purchased by January...

Hello: My first post on this forum – hope I am directing it to the appropriate discussion group. I purchased a Samsung Series 5 laptop in late October and am undecided about whether or not I should upgrade to Windows 8. I’ve been told that I can purchase a Windows 8 “Product Key”at the $14.99...